The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Y, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as defined herein. The compounds are intermediates in the synthesis of synthetic bile acids.

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The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Y, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5b are as defined herein. The compounds are intermediates in the synthesis of synthetic bile acids.

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The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, ##STR00001##
for use in the treatment or prevention, suppression or amelioration of a disease mediated by the ROR gamma receptor in a subject in need thereof, in particular diabetes and diabetes-related disorders, specifically type II diabetes, methods of their production, as well as methods of treatment or prevention of such diseases.

Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein (II), A, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3a, R.sup.4a, R.sup.4b, R.sup.5, R.sup.7a, and R.sup.7b are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the present invention and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia.

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Provided herein are 3,3-disubstituted 19-nor-steroidal compounds according to Formula (I):

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and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Such compounds are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of CNS-related conditions, for example, treatment of sleep disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, disorders of memory and/or cognition, movement disorders, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, pain, traumatic brain injury, vascular diseases, substance abuse disorders and/or withdrawal syndromes, tinnitus, status epilepticus.

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, Y, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are as defined herein. The compounds are intermediates in the synthesis of synthetic bile acids.

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The present invention relates to a terpenoid derivative that has the ability to activate the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway and is excellent in anti-inflammatory action and cytoprotective action, and a sustained-release pharmaceutical composition effective for the treatment and prevention of a posterior eye disease caused by oxidative stress, comprising the terpenoid derivative as an active ingredient. The present invention provides a local administration-type sustained-release pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prevention of a posterior eye disease, comprising the terpenoid derivative of the present invention as an active ingredient, wherein the sustained-release pharmaceutical composition maintains a pharmacological action thereof for 1 week or longer by the sustained release of the terpenoid derivative under physiological conditions and has a base material administrable to the vitreous body and a form administrable to the vitreous body.

It is intended to provide a novel terpenoid derivative that exhibits anti-inflammatory action and a cytoprotective action by activating the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway. The present invention provides terpenoid derivative A represented by the following formula (I): ##STR00001##

The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and hypercortisolism. Provided herein are substituted steroidal derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition of glucocorticoid receptors. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer and hypercortisolism.

The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and hypercortisolism. Provided herein are substituted steroidal derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition of glucocorticoid receptors. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer and hypercortisolism.